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Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedroomsSleeps 665 sq m
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Hella, Rangárvallasýsla
- Place, Urridafoss Waterfall11 min drive
- Place, Caves of Hella16 min drive
- Place, Selfoss Church25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living area
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!
Herrukot, our holiday home built in 2015, is located in a gorgeous isolated location right on the lakeside. The house contains two separate bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds that are 90x200 cm in size, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, underfloor heating throughout the house, living/dining room with a pull-out sofa bed for two, and a completely equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a ceramic-top stove (4 hobs), and an oven. With a floor area of 66 sq.m, it offers a relaxing vacation. Wi-Fi is available at no cost, as well as bed linen, bath towels, and dish towels. The icing on the cake is the 60-sq.m wooden terrace with its own hot tub and a fantastic view of the lake, mountains, and the Hekla Volcano. The house is somewhat isolated, though because of its ideal location in the Southern Region, it is great for winter stays. The Northern Lights are a completely different experience as there are no lights from nearby houses. Our farmhouse is just 400 m away, you can certainly ride out from our farm. We're happy to help if you have any questions about your vacation. We have plenty vacation planning tips! We put a major focus on ensuring that your individual wishes are fulfilled, and are happy to help plan your excursions!
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Selfoss
Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hella, Rangárvallasýsla
What's nearby
- Urridafoss Waterfall - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
- Caves of Hella - 16 min drive - 25.1 km
- Old Dairy Food Hall - 23 min drive - 35.5 km
- Selfoss Church - 25 min drive - 36.1 km
- Turf House - 28 min drive - 42.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - 20 min drive
- söluskálinn björk - 12 min drive
- Café María - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
11 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randa R.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
11 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lyndon C.
6 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Remote Home
Lyndon C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ilka B.
10 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss by the lake
Ilka B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole R.
11 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Nicole R.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline L.
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Caroline L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda Brooke K.
1 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellence
Amanda Brooke K.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathrine F.
7 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway.
Kathrine F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danette R.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Danette R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
6 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and beautiful
Angela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve K.
14 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing lakeside view
Steve K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elaina G.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Elaina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mira W.
28 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Mira W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew D.
25 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay we’ve have in Iceland
Andrew D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ahmed M.
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Ahmed M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Paul C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
16 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - super relaxing - everything you need
Eric S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne H.
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Joanne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ricki S.
21 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view full moon over the water
Ricki S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan W.
24 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Bryan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily W.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Emily W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Perry H.
19 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful.
Perry H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
alex a.
9 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away option.
alex a.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
About the host
Hosted by Renate Hannemann
Our German/Icelandic family has lived on the Herridarholi farm, some 400 m from the holiday home by the lake. We run a guesthouse there during the summer, and offer riding tours. Our agricultural operation runs year-round, with sheep, horses, and dairy cows.
Why they chose this property
Since Iceland is worth a visit even outside of the summer, we decided to offer vacations year-round as well. That's why we built a holiday home on the prettiest part of our 400-hectare farm, and so our Herrukot holiday home was born.
What makes this property unique
The isolated lakeside location allows for a relaxing vacation, especially when combined with the central location and the good access road. The house is so spacious and comfortable that even spending a day indoors when the weather isn't good is a fine holiday experience. The hot tub during a snowstorm or under the northern lights is an unforgettable experience!
Languages:
English, German
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